Making neon signs is part art, part science. Since 1986, Raleigh’s Nate Shaeffer has been bending glass to bring its special light to life. Watch him make our state glow.
Our State Magazine’s mission is to reflect the beauty of North Carolina, to tell the stories of its amazing people and its remarkable history, and to suggest wonderful places to visit. We are unabashedly in love with the Tar Heel State, and every video is designed to be a tribute to where we live.
Meet the Maker: NC Bee Exchange
Meet the Maker: NC Bee Exchange
This beekeeping couple turned a honey hobby into a buzzing business in Albemarle.
An Island of Your Own
An Island of Your Own
For years, Robert Humber II lived virtually alone on his own private island off the North Carolina coast. He thought he had everything he needed. Then, he got a knock on the door.
North Carolina’s Christmas Tree Whisperer
North Carolina’s Christmas Tree Whisperer
Larry Smith doesn’t have an email address. Or a smartphone. Or a computer. He prefers a direct connection with his family, friends — and Fraser firs.
Eight North Carolina breweries brought home medals from the 2015 Great American Beer Festival, including Wicked Weed Brewing, Triple C Brewing, and Gibb's Hundred Brewing Co. In this four-part video series, we explore…
Shop for handmade creations, take a peek into the past, and play a round in this paradise in the pines.
Explore the outdoors and sip wine in the mountains on this winery-hopping weekend away.
Make your way to muscadine country for a porch-sitting, wine-sipping retreat.
Top off a bowl of this bright, flavorful soup with sweet-and-spicy sausage.
Our favorite places to eat, play, and explore in this quaint downtown near Charlotte.
A buttery biscuit crust topped with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and Cheddar cheese.
In Huntersville, Joel and Kerri Mills turn the highest-quality leather into beautiful — and functional — accessories.
Larry Smith doesn’t have an email address. Or a smartphone. Or a computer. He prefers a direct connection with his family, friends — and Fraser firs.
In the city that sets furnishing trends, Christi Barbour and her interior design team help families style their dream homes.
